SAN JACOPO

Denomination or grape type: Chianti Classico

Grape blend: 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Colorino

Description: kept in large barrels that guarantee a very classical style. The blend of traditional grapes gives this well-structured and fruity wine a very seductive colour. This wine is generally available 12-24 months after vintage, when these peculiar features are appreciated most. It is named after an antique farmhouse located on the wine estate.

PETRI RESERVE

Denomination or grape type: Chianti Classico

Grape blend: 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Cabernet

Description: kept in small barrels – 225 lt – for six months, it is then transferred into large barrels – 25-75 hl – and kept for nine more months.
Combined tradition and innovation guarantee an excellent and fruity structure, yet balanced by oak fullness.As the vineyard is more than 20 years old, this is a low-yield vintage that guarantees excellent wine quality and it combines vigour and high potential for just the right ageing. This wine can either be drunk immediately or aged for some years.

LA PRIMA RESERVE

Denomination or grape type: Chianti Classico

Grape blend: 100% Sangiovese

Description: kept in small barrels – 225 lt - for 16-20 months

A very traditional blend from various vineyards exceeding 35 years of age. Its low-yield guarantees high quality wine, generally never more than 12,000 bottles, and makes it highly collectable all over the world.
A powerful and concentrated wine with a red-fruit taste, highlighted by a slightly spicy aroma. This wine can be either drunk immediately or aged for some years.

RIPA DELLE MANDORLE

Denomination or grape type: Toscana I.G.T.

Grape blend: 75% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon

Description: the Sangiovese is kept in large barrels – 25-75 hl, while the Cabernet is kept in small barrels – 225 lt. An elegant “Super Tuscan” wine with Sangiovese predominant. The presence of Cabernet in the blend makes this wine fit for ageing, but due to modern winemaking techniques it can also be drunk immediately. The impressive label, reproducing a Tuscan landscape, is by Nino Tirinnanzi, a renowned local artist. Prints of this painting are available: for more information please contact us via Internet.

RIPA DELLE MORE

Denomination or grape type: TOSCANA I.G.T. (Typical Geographical Indication)

Grape blend: 60% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot

Description: kept in small barrels (225 lt) for 18-24 months. This is the most full-flavoured of Vicchiomaggio’s wines. All the grapevines are older than 20 years and are pruned according to strict requirements to guarantee a very low yield. This wine is elegant, spicy, peppery, sweet and has a notable wood taste. This is a full-flavoured, vigorous indeed delicious wine, that will ripen well over the years, becoming complex and intense. The peculiar Sangiovese style guarantees Ripa delle More a place in the cellar of enthusiasts of vigorous and decisive wines.